In-Laws

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In-Laws
Genre Sitcom
Created byMark Reisman
Starring
Opening theme"Make Yourself at Home" performed by Michael Bublé
ComposerBruce Miller
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes15 (1 unaired)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Elon Gold
  • Maggie Blanc
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network NBC
ReleaseSeptember 24, 2002 (2002-09-24) 
January 14, 2003 (2003-01-14)

In-Laws is an American sitcom television series created by Mark Reisman, that aired on NBC from September 24, 2002 to January 14, 2003. The series starred Bonnie Somerville, Jean Smart, Elon Gold, and Dennis Farina. Based on the stand-up comedy of Elon Gold. [1] [2]

Contents

Plot

Newlyweds move in with the bride's parents. The protagonist has trouble with his fiancé's in-laws. Hijinks ensue.

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Pilot" Pamela Fryman Mark ReismanSeptember 24, 2002 (2002-09-24)
2"Fleetwood Matt"Steve Zuckerman Christopher Vane September 24, 2002 (2002-09-24)
3"The Mattress Kings"Pamela FrymanMark ReismanOctober 1, 2002 (2002-10-01)
4"Love is the Key" Steve Zuckerman Story by: Mark Reisman and Matthew Weiner
Teleplay by: Matthew Weiner
October 1, 2002 (2002-10-01)
5"Monopoly Report"Sheldon EppsJeff Astrof & Mike SikowitzOctober 8, 2002 (2002-10-08)
6"Crown Vic"Sheldon EppsAlex Barnow & Marc FirekOctober 15, 2002 (2002-10-15)
7"Love thy Neighbor"Sheldon EppsMichelle NaderOctober 22, 2002 (2002-10-22)
8"Halloween: Resurrection"Steve ZuckermanMichael MarkowitzOctober 29, 2002 (2002-10-29)
9"Games People Play"Steve ZuckermanKaty BallardNovember 12, 2002 (2002-11-12)
10"Lucky Charms"Sheldon EppsDanielle SanchezNovember 19, 2002 (2002-11-19)
11"If You Can't Stand the Heat"Steve ZuckermanJeff Astrof & Mike SikowitzDecember 3, 2002 (2002-12-03)
12"Married Christmas"Gail MancusoAlex Barnow & Marc FirekDecember 3, 2002 (2002-12-03)
13"Matt Goes Into Labor"Steve ZuckermanChristopher VaneJanuary 7, 2003 (2003-01-07)
14"Two Rooms"Michael ZinbergMichelle Nader and Danielle SanchezJanuary 14, 2003 (2003-01-14)
15"Mother's Nature"Michael ZinbergKaty Ballard and Michael MarkowitzUnaired

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References

  1. "'In-Laws' coming to visit your television set on NBC". Michigan Daily. September 30, 2002.
  2. "Picks and Pans Review: 'In-Laws'". People. September 30, 2002.